Meg Sweckermswecker@rcs.k12.va

Articulation/presentation/fluency Global and geographical awareness Authentic data and information Cultural understanding Motivation and engagement 21st Century Skills

Authors Expert s in their field Story tellers Community members Other classrooms, cultures

Skype Wikis Voicethread Twitter Podcasts Shared documents

Classroom rules Establish hand signals Expect professional behavior Remind them of what it means to be polite Students are ambassadors

Greeter Producer Host Camera Person Interviewer Interviewee Photographer

Microblogging Note taking Write new questions Kushball

Speak slowly Loud & clear With confidence Look into the webcam Look at other class Proper speaking etiquette Slang or regionally specific words Unexpected questions

• Give only 1st names• Don’t give addresses

Goals of interaction Greeting Responding Professional behavior

Skype inside Skype outside Level of commitment Time zones Daylight savings time

Curricular goals Project Management Tools Timelines